US Bridges

Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek

Fair

Conway County, Arkansas · 0.2 Mi. W of Jct. SH 9 · Structure no. 000000000020397

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek in Conway County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Mtn Rd.- F
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of Jct. SH 9
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyConway County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29169, -92.61571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic54 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Mtn Rd.- F over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.